My name is Alvin!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 6 days ago

Cared for by Speaking of Dogs Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu

Color

Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper

Age

Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20796404

My details

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This sweet and easygoing boy is Alvin, and he can’t wait to meet his forever family! Alvin is a 13 pound male shih tzu mix, who is about 10 years old and came into rescue from a GTA shelter. He loves being close to his humans, going for walks, and meeting people along the way. With his super chill personality, he would thrive in almost any home environment; he’s a huge fan of other animals and has been great with cats and respectful kids in his foster home. He has shown no guarding or aggressive behaviour. On top of all this awesomeness, this mature fellow is housetrained, and calm and quiet when left alone, so could be suited to apartment living. He is the quintessential gentleman of the dog world!

Alvin has had dental disease but this has been resolved with surgery while in foster care. He also has a heart murmur, but on his most recent x-rays, his heart looks great and it is not affecting him at all. His eyes water from time to time, but keeping the area dry and the fur trimmed helps with this and it does not hold him back from being the life loving buddy that he is.

Alvin is learning new commands quickly, and is such a clever boy! He has been neutered and is up to date on all of his vaccines and vetting. Now, he is just waiting for that perfect family to click the adopt button and put in an application for a devoted, life loving BFF.

Rescue

Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20796404

Contact

—

Phone

(705) 444-7637

speakingofdogs@gmail.com

Website

http://www.speakingofdogs.com

Address

Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our process begins with an online pre adoption questionnaire followed by a telephone interview
Once both have been completed we consider suitability and if we feel the adoption candidate is a potential match we arrange a meet and greet with the dog you are interested in
From there we schedule a home visit and check personal and veterinary references.

Go meet their pets

All our dogs are in foster homes so meet and greets are by appointment only

More about this rescue

Who are we?
Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program is a Canadian registered charity. We are a volunteer-based dog rescue in Toronto that is dedicated to assisting dogs from shelters as well as taking in dogs surrendered by their owner when space allows. We have a focus on helping senior dogs. Our dogs are lovingly cared for in foster homes until we find them a suitable forever home.

*Speaking of Dogs Rescue is the operating name of Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program, a not-for-profit charitable corporation in the Province of Ontario.

Charity Registration Number: 841098791RR0001

Foster Homes
Sadly, each new day brings a flood of emails and telephone pleas to help yet another abandoned dear dog. We try and help these displaced dogs through our rescue efforts and networking. We are always in search of new foster homes where a dog can be cared for and loved until a permanent home is found. Speaking of Dogs Rescue covers food, medical attention and all the supplies required for the dogs in foster care. Foster parents need be responsible and patient people who will provide a safe environment for our dogs. A foster contract must be signed. This is a serious responsibility; however the experience is very rewarding. If you can open your heart and home to a foster dog please contact us. We have a comprehensive Foster Manual available for people who are considering becoming a foster parent.

Wish List
Canned quality dog foods
Martingale collars
Harnesses – all sizes
Toys and treats
Financial support for the many medical procedures required, microchips, food, supplies and professional grooming